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Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

German Mercury Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black. It ...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace. A r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Tall Vintage Stone Concrete Garden Birdbath on Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Taller than average stone birdbath. Has weathered basin that sits on fluted pedestal. Comes into two parts. Holds water perfectly with no leaks or cracks. East Coast Delivery av...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Fountain Element of Bacchus, 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This large fountain element from Italy dates to the 1900s. The patinated bronze architectural depicts a heavily bearded Bacchus wearing a grapevine cr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Neo Classic Black Marble Top Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for those with an eye for luxury, this vanity blends classic European elegance with modern functionality. The ebony-painted finish is accentuated by solid brass trim, evokin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pottery

Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Cast Iron Campana-Form Garden Urns. They have a broad, outwardly flared rim, flanking acanthus side handles, and a bulbous lower body. ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d Osne Foundry, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th Century monumental Neoclassical triple-basin iron fountain with sculptural motif of children by Val d'Osne Foundry, France By: Val d'Osne Foundry Material: iron, metal Tech...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

Fine Pair Of Antique Iron Footed Garden Planters
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and decorative pair of antique rectangular form cast iron garden planters. The planters with elaborate scroll and bar decoration with central wreaths surrounded by leaf spray...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Neoclassical Style Metal Planters with Burgundy Panels, 20th C
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and architectural pair of Neoclassical-style metal planters, each measuring an impressive 33 inches square. These striking vessels feature deep burgundy lacquered panels frame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900 France Early 20th Century This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood Balustrade in Faux Marble Finish. This large architectural fragment features turned baluster supports beneath a molded top rail, all hand-p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, patinated French iron patio or garden dining table crafted from iron. The table features a slatted rectangular top supported by a trestle style sculptural base having curule legs...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pair Wrought Iron Square Garden Obelisks
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage pair of square wrought iron garden obelisks or trellises. Eye-catching with a timeless neoclassical design having linear form with geometric shapes, a substantial squared bod...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 6"D x 11"H Very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with a cupid and two dancing angels. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made b...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Magnificent Bronze Fireplace Fender, French, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A magnificent bronze fireplace fender, intricately detailed, from 19th century France, in the Neoclassical style. This fender features a number of classical motifs, including scrolli...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gardening Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French 'Gardening' Fireback / Backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored wit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This magnificent antique 19th Century marble mantel with decorative gilt bronze mounts is after the fireplace in Marie Antionette"s Silver Boudoir at Fontainbleau. The Silver Boudoir...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble, Ormolu

Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century M...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing molded stone patio and garden dining table featuring a tulip shaped bulbous formed base decorated with acanthus in the neoclassical taste. The base is very heavy with an org...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Concrete

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns Matching Cast Iron Plinths c1900 s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns on matching Cast Iron Plinths. We found the Cast iron Urns at a property that was once part of the famous Lake Forest Lasker Estate. Alber...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Twig Iron Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of four iron patio and garden dining armchairs attributed to Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles, CA. The set features a large faux bois twig motif iron frame with geo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Painted Fired Victorian Style Botanical Garden Stained Glass Window 69"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large French painted and fired stained glass window. Features a Victorian garden scene with a woman seated in the garden amidst beautiful flowing gardens. Dimensions: 16.75...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass, Wood

Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Stone Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial pietra molded stone patio and garden dining table or center table designed by California artisans Dennis and Leen, Hollywood, CA. The "Louis XVI" table (model number DL-D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting. If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Weathered Stone Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or courtyard with this pair of elegant antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each shallow bowl-form urn is hand-carved from stone and rests on a...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Cast Iron French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron 28" French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered patina, leafy scrollwork design, raised pedes...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Carved Stone Garden Capital
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Good semi antique carved stone Corinthian Style capital with fine form. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age and wear include edge wear and losses and some a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Siena Marble

Neoclassical Grecian Faux Stone Column Acanthus Leaf Candle Holder Plant Stand 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux stone plant stand / candle holder in the shape of the base of a neoclassical column featuring scrolled corners and drooping acanth...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely modeled and cast gilt bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style measuring 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 in wide and 13 1/2 in deep.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Figural Foliage Giltwood Pedestals on Paw Feet 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical figural foliage painted and giltwood pedestals with molded edge gilt squared tops, flanking figural gilt cherubs, central acanthus foliage scroll work, f...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency wrought iron curule benches made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality. Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker Wrought Iron Back
Located in valatie, NY
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Large Carved Istria Stone Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Elegante and rare Neoclassical oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles finely carved" Istria "Marble . Venetian School of Dalmatia. Very good original condition with only...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Head Handled Urn Planter Pot 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain planter. Features a white finish with beautiful golden Neoclassical rope-style handles with whimsical lion heads. Great for use with a large pla...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Garden Lion Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of a lion. Concrete with original patina.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Neoclassical Style Steel Brass Fireplace Screen with Brass Pine Cones
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, with a grilling and brass pine cones on top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Mercury Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. The quality of the fireback is good a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Marble Wall Fountain with Satyr, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Trapezoidal marble wall fountain with a rectangular basin featuring gadrooned sides and leaf ornamentation. The basin rests on a pedestal adorned with a satyr protome, its hair entwi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame Lion Brass Paw Andirons Bar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar. Item features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with lion heads and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns, Greek style from the early 20th century. Top surface is 12.75 x 12.75
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Roman Style Weathered Stone Horse Heads
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting pair of lifesize Roman style composition stone horse heads, beautifully weathered by exposure to the elements over many years. Well-sculpted, the maker has captured t...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament. Italy circa 1780. Weathered,small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage cast iron garden obelisk finials USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 23"H Very good vintage con...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
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